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Fornholtz Family History

Fornholtz Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fernholz, Shanholtz, Bornhoft, Bornholdt, Fornwalt, Reinholtz

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Where is the Fornholtz family from?

You can see how Fornholtz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fornholtz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fornholtz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Fornholtz families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Fornholtz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Fornholtz families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Fornholtz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fornholtz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Fornholtz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Fornholtz. For the veterans among your Fornholtz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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